Thank you No it is not political correct or incorrect it is simply pointing out and Error in order to prevent it in the future. S-E-N-S-I-T-I-V-E , .. Sensitive Rocket River And I cannot even Edit it to correct it.
I agree completely. The classics should not be messed with. And it's frustrating to me when people try to censor or change them (or prevent the expression of new art) in the name of political correctness. Because the real value of politically correct language is that it makes possible civilized and intelligent discourse on touchy subjects. Unfortunately, the concept has been misused in some circles. Too bad. Because of the politicization of the term, it's become sort of a shield for others to hide behind and say racist or sexist or bigoted things while simply claiming to be "un-PC"... It's like a political code word now... Oh well, politics screws everything up in the end...
Nah, although the double standards kill me. For example, if there are several people in a group and one is black, normally to point him out people will say "the black guy" no matter what he has on, height, weight, etc. the best descriptor is "the black guy". Some of these same people pretend to ignore the color of a person's skin, and claim that black people should "get over it" because no one cares about that kinda thing anymore. I could give you more examples but there are too many authorities on race relations in here for me. Ironically they ignore the people most directly involved.
Actually, I was being completely honest; I don't know what you're driving at. I have an idea, and I'll tell you what it is. I decided to ask first because I didn't want to mischaracterize you, especially since my evaluation wasn't particularly flattering. I wish you'd just come out and say what you want to say so I don't put words in your mouth. My impression of your response was this: that you saw me use the word 'ghetto pimp' and said to yourself "this guy is obviously just stereotyping pimps as these lower class blacks and is thereby discriminating against blacks by insinuating that they've afflicted society with this degeneracy through prostitution and pimping (and probably drug-dealing too). He thinks it is the fault of black people that these things exist and looks down on the whole race as a result." That is the impression I got (and, if I need to add, that wouldn't be an accurate characterization of my feelings on the subject). I say it is unflattering because it is a huge jump in assumptions to go from one thing to another and, I would say, would require a certain prejudice on your own part to automatically think the worst of me. So, I've asked that you clarify yourself so I don't come away with that impression. Perhaps I misread the whole thing and, if so, I'd like some correction. If you'd rather drop the whole thing, fine. I won't post again on it if you don't. But, I don't think you're doing anyone any favors making vague insinuations that a trespass has been committed and then not explaining what was done.
There is nothing derogatory in saying "the black guy". If there was a guy with red hair in a group of only black or only white people, that would be the most distinctive feature. If someone asked me to point him out, I would say "the guy with the red hair". Does this mean I like or dislike red hair? No. If there are only white people and one black guy and I say "the black guy", where is a double standard there? Nowhere. I would do the same if I was pointing out a white guy in a group of black people only. I would say "the white guy". Nothing derogatory in there, no double standard. Now, if there is a group of people and everyone is black and one guy is white and the white guy happens to be extremely fat while the others are all skinny, I might say "the big guy" or "the white guy". I do not see what this has to do with a double standard, it is just a natural way to try to point out people by focusing on the most distinctive feature. As long as the tone of saying it is neutral, there is nothing wrong with that, in my opinion. Another Brother, just a question, have you ever been to Europe or Asia or Africa? Just curious. What if you are in Africa...there will often be situations where there is only one non-black guy in a group. I bet you anything that he will be described as "the white guy" or something like that. Does that mean those who say that are racists? I don't think so.
I have also been insulted for spelling mistakes by Trader, don't speak on things you have no knowledge of.
Hmm...I consider myself a conservative LIBERAL (although not in the sense the word is currently used in the US). If I was Jorge, I think that would make me pretty schizophrenic because I would call myself a lunatic fringe extremist all day... It just makes me laugh and reminds me of pavlov's dog how someone always feels compelled to jump to the defense of one poster who apparently needs that help because he knows haiku and sometimes has original thread ideas like this one (I really like it) but he cannot spell worth a lick and often types in a language that he apparently just invented.
I actually found your response pretty funny. Besides, fyi, there are no things I have no knowledge of .
1. Red Hair- I never said that if the guy was identified for being black that he was disliked, don't put words in my mouth. 2.You can pick out a black guy in a crowd and acknowledge that and be OK, I acknowledge (ah s**t) that there are no black players for the Astros and I am tripping. 3. If a black guy has no shirt on in a crowd of white guys with shirts invariably he is described as, "the black guy with no shirt on" argue with me if you must but I've seen and heard it too many times. Why must I always defend my position, and I am in this skin everyday? I'm not telling you what I think to be true, I'm sharing what I experience. Been to Europe...has nothing to do with America
I could not really understand what point you were trying to make with your post. You also did not explain what you meant by double standard. Also, I did not put any words in your mouth.
